4pm – Smiths inspired Chester band who are currently working on their debut EP.

SCHOLAR

3.30pm – Warrington rock and roll four-piece.

OLLY THORNTON AND THE SHIRTS

3pm – Trio from Lymm inspired by Noel Gallagher and Courteeners.

JACK WOODWARD

2.30pm – The Lymm singer-songwriter recently performed for the X-Factor live tour.

SOPHIE MORGAN

2pm – Singer-songwriter described as a ‘must see’ by BBC Introducing’s Dave Monks. She has released an EP, Sons and Daughters.

EDITS

1.30pm – Synth pop duo from Manchester.

KALEIDERS

1pm – Garage rock trio who combine British and American influences.

PACIFIC

12.30pm – Piano driven indie from Northwich. Drummer one of our own though!

MARC GALLAGHER

12pm – Nantwich singer-songwriter

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the event:

What are my transport and parking options for getting to and from the event?

If you’re travelling by car, you can park in Golden Square’s multi-storey car park. The best postcode to use is WA1 1UZ (Travelodge) and parking in the red zone will bring you to the nearest exit for the Old Market Square. There are family and disabled parking spaces on all levels of the car park. For alternative transport, visit gswarrington.com/find-us

Will there be a big queue to get into Old Market Square?

For the safety and security of festival-goers, each person will be searched before entering the music festival on Saturday.

A spokesman said: “Unfortunately this does take time. We will be working as hard as we can to get everyone through and having fun as soon as possible.”

What can I bring into the event?

Bags are allowed, but they will be searched, so please arrive in good time.

Alcohol cannot be brought in but can be bought from public bars provided within the festival site. Smoking is only permitted within designated areas.

The following are not allowed:

1) Animals, except guide/assistance dogs)

2) Laser pens

3) Any item which may be interpreted as a potential weapon including sharp objects.

4) Illegal substances. A spokesman added: “The management reserves the right to conduct security searches and confiscate any item which, in the reasonable opinion of the management of the venue, may cause danger or disruption to the event, or other members of the audience.”

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Under 16 year olds must be accompanied by an adult over 18, both of which must have a ticket. You can either print your tickets or download the Eventbrite app for access to your tickets. Please note your tickets will be emailed to you as a PDF attachment. If don’t receive your tickets via email, please check your junk mail before contacting the organisers.

Do I need a ticket for Sunday?

No, this is a free non-ticketed day of live music. Dave Monks from BBC Music Introducing Merseyside will host a line-up of 22 upcoming and emerging bands, headlined by Warrington’s own Electro Funk tour-de-force, The Winachi Tribe.